Profile / United States
Kim Cassano, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Substance abuse focus
About Kim
Kim Cassano is an LCSW in New Jersey with over 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and mood concerns. She works with adults, older adults, teens, and preteens and addresses issues like relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and changes that come with aging.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what’s not working and what can change. Kim draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered techniques to focus on each person’s perspective.
In sessions she talks through immediate problems and practical next steps. That might include spotting patterns in thinking, trying new coping skills, or making small behavior changes. She keeps work concrete so people can test what helps between meetings.
Her background includes long experience in mental health and substance abuse settings. Over three decades she has worked across age groups and many clinical concerns, including trauma, eating and sleep issues, bipolar disorder, and addiction. This gives her a broad view of common patterns and practical options.
People who choose Kim usually want direct, structured work on clear goals. She asks about current struggles, daily routines, and past attempts to cope. From there she and the client decide which strategies to try and how to track progress.
How Kim uses CBT and client-centered methods in online work
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT work here looks like identifying a worry or habit, trying a change, and reviewing what happened the next session. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and addictive patterns.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person’s own experience and goals. That approach means the therapist listens closely to what matters most and adjusts the pace and topics to fit the individual. Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.
Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm the current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, remove travel time, and let people work on real-life situations between meetings. The therapist will discuss session length, frequency, and practical arrangements during the initial matching process so those choices fit daily routines and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, eating and sleep issues, bipolar disorder, and parenting challenges.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions focus on brief, practical steps such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing coping skills, and setting small behavioral goals to test in daily life.
What is her professional background?
Kim is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse work across age groups.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in New Jersey and holds the NJ LCSW credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the therapist's supported region.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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